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I would suggest that the vast majority of players benefit from a gradual movement from A to AA to AAA to ML ball - maybe even moving only once a season. Trouble is, there's enough exceptions to make you wonder. Also, the level of coaching you have for each team might influence your players' development. Finally, you have to weigh the growth potential of your minor league player versus the needs of your major league team. Injuries can really knock big holes in your line-up, so calling up a kid from A ball to patch up those holes in your team can be risky. Then, too, there's salary issues that can come up if you promote too many minor-leaguers, and you're at the limit of your salary cap.
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